Mounting 17" 8J Wheels

pashap · 11-16-2010, 02:22 PM

Hi,
I have come across a sweet deal on 17" wheels (star spoke 290, originally on 09 Z4) for my winter tires. the only concern I have is the 8J width on my 135I (M Package). I read in other threads that some have mounted 18" 8J with no problem and just wanted to confirm with the experts that they wont be causing problems (rubbing, etc) for the front wheels.

thanks
Pasha

Gary@TireRack · 11-16-2010, 02:42 PM

The offset would be needed. It can't be judged on the width alone.

pashap · 11-16-2010, 04:01 PM

Not sure What is the offset on those.
The tires will be 225/45/17 on these 17" 8"J wheels

Thanks

jarviscochrane · 11-18-2010, 09:19 AM

I believe the offset on those is +47 but this could be confirmed using www.realoem.com if you know the year and model of the original z4. Sounds like they will be a bit further out on the front with a 225 tire.

Kcc · 11-18-2010, 04:26 PM

225 / 45 / 17 x 8.5 ET40 is what I had for my snowshoe, no rubbing and they are really flush from the front, and OE looking at the rear.

Kcc

VMRWheels · 11-18-2010, 05:19 PM

The offset can be checked on the back of the hub or spokes of the wheels. For an accurate answer, we'll need to know that.

-Charles@VMRWheels

scott135i · 11-18-2010, 09:52 PM

So would 17x8 ET 47, with 225/45/17s fit in the front? Stock suspension, with no issues??

I know they fit in the rear...

VMRWheels · 11-19-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scott135i

So would 17x8 ET 47, with 225/45/17s fit in the front? Stock suspension, with no issues??

I know they fit in the rear...

Yes, that setup will work just fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

scott135i · 11-21-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Yes, that setup will work just fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thanks, you were right! They fit without any rubbing or any issues at all.

Clearance with the struts up front is close, but has no problems with rubbing. I've hit some hard bumps and taken turns at speed with ZERO issues.

jarviscochrane · 11-21-2010, 10:43 AM

How about a pic of the new setup?

VMRWheels · 11-22-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott135i

Thanks, you were right! They fit without any rubbing or any issues at all.

Clearance with the struts up front is close, but has no problems with rubbing. I've hit some hard bumps and taken turns at speed with ZERO issues.

Glad it worked out nicely for you.

-Charles@VMRWheels

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pashap Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Mounting 17" 8J Wheels Hi, I have come across a sweet deal on 17" wheels (star spoke 290, originally on 09 Z4) for my winter tires. the only concern I have is the 8J width on my 135I (M Package). I read in other threads that some have mounted 18" 8J with no problem and just wanted to confirm with the experts that they wont be causing problems (rubbing, etc) for the front wheels. thanks Pasha
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pashap Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Mounting 17" 8J Wheels Not sure What is the offset on those. The tires will be 225/45/17 on these 17" 8"J wheels Thanks
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jarviscochrane New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 135i M, SGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I believe the offset on those is +47 but this could be confirmed using www.realoem.com if you know the year and model of the original z4. Sounds like they will be a bit further out on the front with a 225 tire.
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Kcc First Lieutenant 9 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels with a turbo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Markham, Toronto iTrader: (0)	225 / 45 / 17 x 8.5 ET40 is what I had for my snowshoe, no rubbing and they are really flush from the front, and OE looking at the rear. Kcc __________________ 135i - AW
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scott135i Colonel 355 Rep 2,080 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Metro iTrader: (12)	So would 17x8 ET 47, with 225/45/17s fit in the front? Stock suspension, with no issues?? I know they fit in the rear...
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11-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#10
jarviscochrane New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 135i M, SGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	How about a pic of the new setup?
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